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Forum: Pests & Diseases 08-29-2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,121
Posted By kwubb
I am just finishing (hopefully) a 6-8 week...

I am just finishing (hopefully) a 6-8 week treatment for boisduval scale. Persistence, strict attention to schedule, and a combination of different agents is key. I wish I had know Roberta’s way of...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-17-2022, 06:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,538
Posted By kwubb
I have to agree with all of the above...

I have to agree with all of the above suggestions.
My Phal. Bellini is about 6 years old. I also have a Phal. Bellini Coerulea, a Phal. Bellini (Double Trouble X self), as well as other summer...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 11-01-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,545
Posted By kwubb
I have 9 Dendrophylax lindenii that I so wanted...

I have 9 Dendrophylax lindenii that I so wanted some hickory to mount them on. They do like it. Just cut down an old apple tree that had died and used that. Fairorchids beware the cherry tree. While...
Forum: Vendor Feedback 10-18-2015, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,564
Posted By kwubb
My order is still in the making. Many of those on...

My order is still in the making. Many of those on your list are also on mine. I better hurry as the sale ends on the 20th. I love Andy's. I've had him call a good 6 months after ordering to see how...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 10-15-2015, 07:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,600
Posted By kwubb
terryros thank you for this information. Can I...

terryros thank you for this information. Can I ask what kind of LED lights you use, wattage etc. in light of the fact that many of us have digital meters at the best, and with your experience with...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 10-13-2015, 01:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,600
Posted By kwubb
I'm not sure Ray. I was asking the people at the...

I'm not sure Ray. I was asking the people at the orchid greenhouse I use why I was getting weird readings with my digital meter. He told me I couldn't get readings on my lights with a digital meter....
Forum: Growing Under Lights 10-11-2015, 02:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,600
Posted By kwubb
You can't measure LED lights with a meter. Mine...

You can't measure LED lights with a meter. Mine are natural white and can't be measured. I use 3 methods. Place a finger or hand between you and the plant. I don't remeber all the details but a nice...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 10-11-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,263
Posted By kwubb
I started with a 4 light T5 above each of my...

I started with a 4 light T5 above each of my shelves. The cart was entirely enclosed and the lights got way to hot. It was 100 degrees in there. I switched to a single 46w 180 degree beam natural...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 09-14-2015, 11:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,360
Posted By kwubb
I had the good fortune of touring the gardens of...

I had the good fortune of touring the gardens of an 85 year old neighbor of my moms a few weeks ago. They were amazing and she still does all the work herself. I noticed that she had one or two...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 09-06-2015, 08:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,574
Posted By kwubb
Mine are presently growing on Spanish moss. I'm...

Mine are presently growing on Spanish moss. I'm not going to mount until they are bigger. I don't know if you've read the culture articles on the American Orchid societies website but they are a...
Forum: Parts & Equipment 09-01-2015, 04:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,991
Posted By kwubb
Cool I can't believe Home Depot doesn't carry the egg...

I can't believe Home Depot doesn't carry the egg crate. I've bought mine at both Lowes and Menards. Ask someone in the electrical department. They are called ceiling diffusers. Cost is around $13.00...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 09-01-2015, 08:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,574
Posted By kwubb
Thank you for your great suggestions. Actually my...

Thank you for your great suggestions. Actually my son works for the local electric company and knows the guys who drop trees. I am planning on continuing to grow these seedlings for quite some time...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 08-31-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,574
Posted By kwubb
Question Hickory bark for mounting Dendrophylax lindenii

I have some Dendrophylax lindenii seedlings presently growing on a bed of Spanish moss. I've read that hickory bark is the best wood for mounting these. I'm wondering if anyone knows where I can get...
Forum: Parts & Equipment 08-31-2015, 04:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,991
Posted By kwubb
I have used planter trays covered with diffuser...

I have used planter trays covered with diffuser one of mine.ni also have homemade shelving where the shelves wooden 3 inch deep trays that I've lined with pond liner. I have a 1 gallon shop vac that...
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 04-13-2015, 09:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,493
Posted By kwubb
Thank you for the picture of the orchid head. Now...

Thank you for the picture of the orchid head. Now I just have to find me some. Can't remember where I saw those.
Forum: Oncidium/Odontoglossum Alliance 04-10-2015, 04:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,493
Posted By kwubb
Is that a mounted plant in the background and...

Is that a mounted plant in the background and what kind of pot is it in? Looks like no sides. Love the 'Mitzi' I don't have this, but I think I need to consider adding it to my collection.


Sent...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-10-2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,625
Posted By kwubb
I've never used oil but I've salvaged some phals...

I've never used oil but I've salvaged some phals using the peroxide and cinnamon, but also using Keiki past around the crown. Not only does it promote the growth of keikis but also helps with root...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-08-2015, 10:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,475
Posted By kwubb
Looks like Zygopetalum. Sent from my...

Looks like Zygopetalum.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Forum: Growing Under Lights 04-02-2015, 12:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,125
Posted By kwubb
I just checked the hydro farm website and they...

I just checked the hydro farm website and they have trays that are 2' by 4'. There is a pull down window that allows you to change the sizes. My set up is different. I lined the back and sides of my...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-04-2014, 09:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,818
Posted By kwubb
First I need to figure out how to upload...

First I need to figure out how to upload pictures. Probably won't be until after Christmas before the orchidarium is completed.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-04-2014, 03:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,818
Posted By kwubb
My order from Andy's arrived today. Picked it up...

My order from Andy's arrived today. Picked it up at Fed Ex so they weren't traveling around town for hours in a cold truck. Packaging was awesome. 25 plants for an orchidarium still in the build...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-29-2014, 12:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,818
Posted By kwubb
Andy's sale came along just in time. Preparing a...

Andy's sale came along just in time. Preparing a new mini-orchid vivarium and found over 2 dozen plants at Andy's, most from his 40% sale. Thanks Andy
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